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Ruadh Stac Mor

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
918 m (3011 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NH01847566
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
276 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Big red stack
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Ruadh Stac Mor is a very remote mountain with a craggy top NW of A' Mhaighdean . Ruadh Stac Mor is elongated NW to SE with only its NE slopes being a moderate incline and crag free. To all other points of the compass it has steep craggy or rocky slopes.

Ruadh Stac Mor is connected to A' Mhaighdean by a high col (750m) and the normal ascent route is from the col weaving through the crags to the summit.

Hazards you may encounter on Ruadh Stac Mor include
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Ruadh Stac Mor

Ruadh Stac Mor, taken from Pollan na Muice

© Gareth Lynn
Image by Gareth Lynn

Ruadh Stac Mor from A' Mhaighdean

© john wells
Image by john wells

Fuar Loch Mor below Ruadh Stac Mor

© Christine Russell
Image by Christine Russell

Ruadh Stac Mor from the Poolewe approach near Loch an Doire Crionaich taken on the 28th March 2005. A very hazy day.

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Torridon
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Ruadh Stac Mor Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Ruadh Stac Mor
15.1 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
16.9 km
Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite.
Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire
18.4 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
22.6 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
26.8 km
Caolas Beag
2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross
27.7 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Ruadh Stac Mor.

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  Routes that include Ruadh Stac Mor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1678 m 44.06 km 12 hrs A' Maighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor  Long strenuous route to two remote craggy mountains. There are routes between the crags so the need for scrambling is reduced. Cycling will shorten the time, but still a very long day.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ruadh Stac Mor

  Baggers Gallery for Ruadh Stac Mor

On top of Ruadh Stac Mor. The sixth and final hill 11/07/2009. Just the long walk back to the bothy to go. A superb day.

© john wells
Image by john wells

one down, five to go, Vic on Ruadh Stac Mor summit.

© Victoria Sheriff
Image by Victoria Sheriff

One of the best mountain views in Scotland

© Christine Russell
Image by Christine Russell

Frank Watt and Ian Nixon on top A' Maighdean 15.08.08 (wet)

© Ian Nixon
Image by Ian Nixon
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 Comments
 
George Fallis
wrote on
June 19, 2008
Me and sons came off the summit of A'Mhaighdean over the very stoney ground (tough going) as we got to the valley floor we looked at what appeared to be falling rock down a face, we all said "surely that's not the way"? So we set off along the path to the east, that came to an end, we came all the way back again and started to follow the path to the west as we couldn't believe the way up was over the fallen rocks!! As it turned out, there is a small cairn indicating this indeed is the way up...........take care especially in the wet!!
 
 

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